"Alien: Romulus" is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote the script with Rodo Sayagues. Produced by Scott Free Productions and Brandywine Productions, this film marks the seventh installment in the Alien franchise and serves as a standalone interquel, set between the events of "Alien" (1979) and "Aliens" (1986). The cast includes Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
The movie is set for a theatrical release by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024.
Premise
The story is set between the events of "Alien" (1979) and "Aliens" (1986), following a group of young space colonists who, while scavenging a derelict space station, encounter the most terrifying life form in space.
Cast
- Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine
- David Jonsson as Andy
- Archie Renaux as Tyler
- Isabela Merced as Kay
- Spike Fearn as Bjorn
- Aileen Wu as Navarro
Production
Following the Walt Disney Company's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, it was confirmed at the 2019 CinemaCon that future Alien films were in development. In March 2022, Fede Álvarez was announced to write and direct the first film after pitching his own story, which was noted to be "unconnected" to previous entries in the franchise, with plans for a Hulu release in the United States. By November, Cailee Spaeny was in negotiations to star. In March 2023, Isabela Merced was cast in an undisclosed role alongside Spaeny. Later that month, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu joined the cast in undisclosed roles. By November 2023, it was confirmed that the film would be set between "Alien" (1979) and "Aliens" (1986), with some technical crew members returning from the latter film, and visual effects provided by Image Engine, known for their work on "Alien: Ore" (2019).
Principal photography took place in Budapest from March 9 to July 3, 2023, with the film being shot chronologically and featuring practical effects.
Music
The film's score was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.
Release
Originally intended for a Hulu release, "Alien: Romulus" was shifted to a theatrical release shortly before filming began. The film will premiere in the UK at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 15, 2024, and will be released in the United States and the United Kingdom by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024.
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